Spain’s Women’s National Team couldn’t have started the Eurobasket Championships any better than they have. The cohesion and team play has allowed them to cruise to the second round without a defeat. The first test against Russia, normally a powerhouse team was proved to be great on both ends of the floor and finishing with [...]
This ACB Final classic series between powerhouse teams Real Madrid and FC Barcelona have never been closer. The final game and winner will be decided on Thursday, June 19th. Officiating has been questionable during each game while costing both teams games. The final game should end all rumors and bad calls. 2013 ACB Finals Results [...]
The classics of all classics and well awaited final of the year Real Madrid will face FC Barcelona yet again in the Endesa ACB Final. Real Madrid‘s Rudy Fernandez despite all of his accolades and teams accomplishments in the past this will be his first ACB final. The finals will begin on Sunday, June 9th [...]
The 2013 Eurobasket Championship for Women will kick off in a little over 10 days and Spain’s Womens National Team looks to be on a great move forward compared to last year. With Alba Torrens back in top form from her knee injury, the National Team playing better than ever. Friendly Game Schedule 23/05: Spain [...]
Real Madrid and FC Barcelona are both off to a great start in their respective semifinals series during the ACB playoffs. Both teams are 2-0 and looking to sweep CAI Zaragoza and Herbalife Gran Canaria. Barca has struggled during the first two outings while Real Madrid seems more confident and comfortable. Real Madrid will head [...]
Top Starting 5 ACB Endesa League Sergio Rodríguez (Real Madrid) Rudy Fernández (Real Madrid) Andrés Nocioni (Caja Laboral) Nikola Mirotic (Real Madrid) Ante Tomic (FC Barcelona) Voting Results Point Guard Position Player Total Fans MM.CC. Players Coaches 1 Sergio Rodríguez 70 5 25 15 25 2 Sergio Llull 65 15 15 25 10 3 [...]
Avenidas 67 – Rivas 66 Rivas Ecopolis started the game aggressive on offense and rebounding in the first quarter to lead 19-10. Into the second quarter, Rivas continued to shoot and run but Avenidas didn’t go away and scored 14 points during the shootout. Rivas closed out the half leading a comfortable 38-24 but that [...]
While Real Madrid swept through Maccabi 3-0, FC Barcelona finally knocked out Panathinaikos Athens for yet another trip to the Final Four Euroleague Championship. Real Madrid is the ACB leaders and have an edge over Barcelona this season and they will meet in the semifinals in London. London Final Four Schedule SEMIFINALS Friday, May 10, [...]
Marc Gasol was named the NBA KIA Motors Defensive Player of the Year award. Gasol received 212 of a possible 1,089 points, including 30 first-place votes, from a panel of 121 sportswriters and broadcasters throughout the United States and Canada. Miami’s LeBron James (149 points, 18 first-place votes) and Oklahoma City’s Serge Ibaka (122 points, [...]
Ford Burgos fought their way to the ACB Liga Endesa after completing a spectacular finish during the regular season as champions of the Adecco Oro league. The playoffs to determine the second team that will accompany Ford Burgos is to be decided starting this Friday until the Finals begin on May 24th. ADECCO ORO Playoffs [...]
GDKO Ibaizábal and UPV two teams from Basque Country of Spain proved that they are worthy of playing in the Liga Femenina next season by winning the semifinals games during the playoffs. GDKO Ibaizábal a team that was not one of the expected teams to make it out of the first round, surprised everyone and [...]
Rivas Ecópolis 83 – 62 Perfumerías Avenidas Rivas Ecópolis won their second Queens Cup in the history of the club, with a huge win over rival Avenidas. The first half of the game was filled with great baskets and plays from both teams. However, the second half was a different story as Rivas stormed through [...]
The Copa de la Reina kicks off today in Zamora, Spain with the top four teams ending the first round of regular season Liga Femenina. Rivas Ecopolis are favorites to win, with their exceptional start of the season, while Perfumerias Avenida will always contend to defend their previous titles. Semifinals – March 9th 2013 Rivas [...]
FC Barcelona 85 – 69 Valencia Basket Barcelona almost did not make it to the Kings Cup, however, they make a complete 360 and won their 23rd ACB Copa del Rey title. This title ties the record with Real Madrid who also one 23 titles. During the first start of the game Victor Sada made [...]
Valencia Basket 77 – 59 Estudiantes After the first quarter the game was equal however after the second Valencia Basket did not look back. Estudiantes playing without Carl English was hard not to notice and they did not have a good chance without his scoring. Vitor Faverani led Valencia Basket with 23 points and 11 [...]
With the marks of top Spanish National teams and figures such as Rafael Nadal who just won the Wimbledon after a 44 year drought for Spanish Players and the Spanish Soccer team who also won the Euro2008 after not winning in the 40s. The national teams for Spain both women and men are hoping to follow in those footsteps in Pekin during the Olympic Summer Basketball Games!
Basketball – Baloncesto
Pass – Paso
Shot – Tiro
Foul – Falta
Free Throws – Tiros Libres
Zone – Zona
Dribble – Bota
Rebound – Rebote
Turnovers – Balones Perdido
Dunk – Mate
Wing Guard/Guard – Alero
Point Guard – Base
Center – Pivot
More coming soon!
2011 Euroleague Women’s Champion
Highlights Copa de la Reina 2011 (Rivas Champion)
Video highlights from Spain vs USA (Global Community Cup) 85-86
Video highlights directly from the Copa de la Reina in Zaragoza. Ros Casares win over yet again Perfumerias Avenida.
The city of Madrid had a parade and celebration for Spain’s Mens National Basketball Team on September 21st. Back from Poland with a Gold Medal for the country.
Rudy Fernandez 2009 All-Star Dunk Contest 42 points.
